Cars
Ford survey shows Malaysians mostly want one thing in a new car
Ford recently did an interesting survey which concluded in June 2016 which asked the big question – what do buyers want in a car? The survey covered 9,509 drivers across 11 markets in the Asia Pacific region that include Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Out of the total sample, 786 Malaysians…
Read MoreToyota’s compact Sienta MPV is ready to roll from RM93K
The new Sienta made its official debut today in Malaysia and rolls off from Toyota’s production plants in Indonesia in two different flavours – the higher end Sienta 1.5V and the mainstream Sienta 1.5G. Both versions come in six different colours and sport a similar 1.5l four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i with the ability to…
Read MoreFord wants a fully autonomous vehicle on the road by 2021
While the reality of having an autonomous, self-driving car that can handle all the important stuff like avoiding traffic, getting you to work on time and in one piece while you’re playing Pokemon Go is an elusive pipe dream, Ford is taking steps to make sure that it’s a reality by 2021. To wit, their…
Read MoreShell celebrates 125th anniversary in Malaysia with epic art project
To kick off Shell’s 125th anniversary in Malaysia, Shell, along with a host of famous artists unveiled a host of 15 special murals nationwide. The line-up of famous artists include such notable worthies as Datuk Lat, Sabek, Yap Hanzhen, Amey Sheikh Ali, Caryn Koh, Tom Powell, Dmojo and Cheeming Boey. The eight artists developed 15…
Read MoreThe ultra exclusive BMW MINI John Cooper Works Pro Edition is yours for RM256K
As far as exclusivity goes, the MINI John Cooper Works Pro Edition has it cornered as there are only 20 of these sweet rides allocated for Malaysia. The JCW Pro Edition comes with a distinctive red and black chequered paint job on the roof and comes tricked out with a host of extra kit that…
Read MoreHonda launches new Civic starting from RM113,800
The tenth incarnation of Honda’s popular Civic sedan gets an overall sprucing up aesthetically and specswise with the launch of not one but three different variants depending on what floats your boat – the 1.8S which retails for RM113,800 (on-the-road with insurance), the 1.5 Turbocharged which costs RM127,800 (OTR with insurance)and the 1.5 Turbocharged Premium…
Read MoreThe classy new Peugeot 408 e-THP rolls into town
Nasim Sdn Bhd today took the tarps off their new executive sedan, the Peugeot 408 e-THP. The car sports the rather memorably named EP6FDTM engine that delivers 165hp@6000RPM and 245Nm@1,400RPM torque while an electronic multipoint injection system that improves engine efficiency ensures excellent mileage at 6.5l/100km. If you put pedal to the metal, the Peugeot…
Read MoreBAE’s BvS10 Beowulf is ready to roll at DSA 2016
The adage that an army marches on its stomach may date back from Roman times but it’s a maxim that has proven true down the centuries – logistics support wins battles. Essentially, the army that has a better supply line is the one that stands better odds on the battlefield – you can’t fight without…
Read MoreRevamped MY16 Subaru XV hits Malaysian showrooms
The revamped MY16 Subaru XV has quite a following if the general groundswell of interest is anything to go by. Integrating a sleeker yet equally manly look about it, a bevy of features from within and without and an enhanced powertrain, the new MY16 Subaru XV saw its official debut with a release to the…
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